Vintage & Classic Car Parts

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As per the tyre import control order, the manufacturer abroad has to register with BIS & obtain their approval.Unless this is done, imports are not permitted. There is an exemption list. But tyres for vintage and classic cars are not in this exemption list. Therefore, such tyres face the BIS problem.

Pardon my ignorance but what is BIS?

Also does it have to be the manufacturer or individual seller?

And since when has this rule been in place? I understand that quite a few people have been importing tyres for vintage/classic cars? I was given to understand there are also some agents in India for importing tyres from abroad.

And since when has this rule been in place? I understand that quite a few people have been importing tyres for vintage/classic cars? I was given to understand there are also some agents in India for importing tyres from abroad.

BIS, Bureau of Indian Standards. Theses are Indian equivalent of ANSI, DIN, IS, BS standards. These lay down the mandatory conditions to fulfilled in design and manufacture of a product. These govern the safety and performance of the product too.

The issue arises in homologation, which is a tough job. Indian tire manufactures have made life miserable for imported stuff.

But then one off case for personal consumption should have no issues, have to pay duty tough.

BIS, Bureau of Indian Standards. Theses are Indian equivalent of ANSI, DIN, IS, BS standards. These lay down the mandatory conditions to fulfilled in design and manufacture of a product. These govern the safety and performance of the product too.

The issue arises in homologation, which is a tough job. Indian tire manufactures have made life miserable for imported stuff.

But then one off case for personal consumption should have no issues, have to pay duty tough.

A similar problem is faced by people using imported helmets that don't bear the ISI mark.

Imports not permitted. Period. Not even for personal consumption. That is the policy, created by the Indan tyre manufacturers cartel (read mafia).

Sir, in such circumstances, as I understand that your restored cars have all been fitted with new original (imported?) tyres, could I know how you have been managing to procure them? (I wish to know as I was intending to get a set of 5.60-13 "Firestone" X-plies for my Herald, found suppliers in US and Australia)

Spares of a Chevrolet straight six engine under restoration. The carburettor and fuel pump are of Carter make.The piston rings are to be replaced with the original Super Circle make (the sealed box is clicked). The forging on the engine block shows the engine number. Besides, the fan, water pump and self starter are also seen:

A friend is looking for 4 or 5 , 5.25 x 17 tyres either new or even used in decent nick, he needs to move his car from the garage where it has been parked for 35 years and has no tyres. can anyone help ? thanks Kartik